American hospitality麻烦帮忙翻译一下!
American hospitality begins at home - especially when it comes to the way of visiting friends. When someone plans to pay a visit to his American friend, he'd better send a notice to this American before he really starts to go. Only very close friends can call by without a notice before. This is especially true if the guests want to stay for a few days. Here's a very good suggestion for house guests: Short stays are best. As one French writer put it, "The first day a man is a guest; the second a burden; the third a pest." Even relatives don't usually stay for several weeks at a time.
While you're staying with an American family, it will be worth your trouble to keep your living area neat, tidy and in good order. And family will owe great thanks to you. They may even invite you back again!
Most Americans believe themselves to be hospitable. In all parts of America, people welcome their guests with open arms. So don't be surprised to find the welcome mat out for you. Just don't forget to keep your feet clean.